Engineering Questions with Answers - Multiple Choice Questions
Machine Kinematics Questions and Answers – Classification of Kinematic Pairs
1 - Question
The pair is known as a higher pair, when the relative motion between the elements of a pair is
a) turning only
b) sliding only
c) rolling only
d) partly turning and partly sliding
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Answer: d
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair have a line or point contact when relative motion takes place and the motion between the two elements is partly turning and partly sliding, then the pair is known as higher pair.
2 - Question
Which of the following is a higher pair?
a) Belt and pulley
b) Turning pair
c) Screw pair
d) Sliding pair
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Answer: a
Explanation: Belt and pulley are higher pairs as the motion is partly turning and partly sliding between them.
3 - Question
When the connection between the two elements is such that only required kind of relative motion occurs, it is known as self-closed pair.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair are connected together mechanically in such a way that only required kind of relative motion occurs, it is then known as self closed pair.
4 - Question
When the elements of a pair are kept in contact by the action of external forces, the pair is said to be a
a) lower pair
b) higher pair
c) self-closed pair
d) force-closed pair
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Answer: d
Explanation: When the two elements of pair are not connected mechanically but are kept in contact by the action of external forces, the pair is said to be a forced-closed pair.
5 - Question
A pair of friction discs is an example of rolling pair.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: A pair of discs are higher pairs as the motion is partly turning and partly sliding between them.
6 - Question
The lower pairs are ___________ pairs.
a) self-closed pair
b) force-closed pair
c) screw pair
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: When the two elements of a pair are connected together mechanically in such a way that only required kind of relative motion occurs, it is then known as self closed pair. The lower pairs are self closed pairs.
7 - Question
The cam and follower is an example of
a) sliding pair
b) rolling pair
c) lower pair
d) higher pair
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Answer: d
Explanation: The cam and follower is an example of higher pair as it is kept in contact by the forces exerted by spring and gravity.
8 - Question
Which of the following is an example of higher pair?
a) Toothed gearing
b) Belt and rope drive
c) Ball and roller bearing
d) All of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: None
9 - Question
An automobile steering gear is an example of
a) sliding pair
b) rolling pair
c) lower pair
d) higher pair
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Answer: c
Explanation: None
10 - Question
A pair is said to be kinematic pair, if the relative motion between them is completely or successfully constrained.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: The two links or elements of a machine, when in contact with each other, are said to form a pair. If the relative motion between them is completely or successfully constrained, the pair is known as kinematic pair.